As business scrambles to recover from the pandemic, I’ve seen one famous piece of advice doing the rounds: managers are told to look to other industries for fresh ideas.
What Stops Managers from Looking to Other Industries for Inspiration
It’s a smart strategy. But people often lack the mandate, authority, or confidence to make it happen.
March 11, 2022
Summary.
Looking outside one’s own industry has resulted in many remarkable innovations and disruptions. But all too often managers lack the mandate, authority, or confidence to make it work. They can overcome these obstacles by building a team to execute the search for outside ideas; providing it with strong, empowered leaders; and carefully preparing the sales pitch.
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